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INTRODUCTIONTitle I, reauthorized in 1994, has provided the framework foroverall school reform.It established the principal that title I students should betaught using the same high standards as other students,eliminated federal testing requirements, provided expandedflexibility in local schools in exchange for heightenedaccountability, emphasized professional development andfocused on serving the highest-poverty schools.Good News has been created to publicize North Carolina’sTitle I success stories. In this twelfth edition, the winnersfor the Distinguished Schools award are recognized.1

2009 TITLE I DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL WINNERSNominees were pre-selected at the state level. One candidatewas selected from each region for each category. For category I,the composite scores for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; having metAYP and a poverty percentage of 40 in the school were considered.For Category II, an absolute standard was the criteria. Theschool with the most subgroups where all subgroups made AYPwas the standard. The school identified in each region showedthe Most Progress in Significantly Closing the Achievement Gapbased on this standard.Sixteen schools were nominated for the Distinguished SchoolsRecognition Program for 2009. These schools were from thefollowing counties: Dare, Cleveland, Craven, Cumberland,Madison, Rockingham, Watauga, Wake, Wayne, and Wilson County.

NATIONAL TITLE I DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL WINNER, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsFIRST FLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDare County Schools | Region 1107 Veterans Drive | Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948motto:“Soaring for Success”Margie Parker, PrincipalDebbie Shepheard, Assistant PrincipalJudi Hornbeck, Title I DirectorDr. Sue Burgess, Superintendentcolors:Blue and White• PreK-5, 400 studentsmascot:• 50 Staff members• Collaborative teams• Common daily planning time• Intervention/Enrichment period daily within the school day• Common formative assessments• Inclusion model for Title I and Exceptional Children• Technology• Positive Behavior Program• Dedicated staff• High expectations for all students• Strong parent support• Strong district supportFlyers4

NATIONAL TITLE I DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL WINNER, CATEGORY IIClosing the Achievement GapFORESTVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARYWake County Schools | Region: 3100 Lawson Ridge Road | Knightdale, NC 27545Dianne Pridgen, PrincipalOkrika Harold, Assistant PrincipalWillie Webb, Title I DirectorDr. Del Burns, Superintendentmotto:“Where Education Takes Flight”colors:Green, Yellow, and White• PreK-5, 676 studentsmascot:• 91 Staff members• Staff development differentiated to meet thespecific needs of certified and non-certified staff• Professional Learning Teams foster data drivendecision making• School Improvement Plan provides a roadmap for continuous school improvement• Progress monitoring• Team time—immediate remediation or enrichment period on a daily basis• School-wide Title I model with math and literacy remediation teachers• Master schedule provides common planning time five times per week for all teachers• Breakfast Club and Success Builders Clubs (remediation in reading and math)• Building Thinking Skills, Thinking Maps, Write from the Beginning, Blue Diamond,and DIBELS (universal screening for K-5 students three times per year)• Positive Behavior SupportFalcons5

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsBRINSON MEMORIAL ELEMENTARYCraven County Schools | Region 2319 Neuse Forest Avenue | New Bern, NC 28560Todd Bradley, PrincipalLinda Clifton, Assistant PrincipalSandy Carlaccini, Title I DirectorLarry Moser, Superintendentmotto:“Readers are Leaders”colors:Yellow and Blue• K-5, 700 students• 54 Staff members• P.D.S.A Baldrige Framework• Vertical and Horizontal articulation• Accelerated Reader/Accelerated Math• K-2 Secret Stories/Mneuphonics• Buddy mentor program• Remediation tutors• INTEL trained staff• Study Island/Brain Popmascot:Bearcubs6

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsGREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARYWatauga County Schools | Region: 7189 Big Hill Road | Boone, NC 28607Phillip Griffin, PrincipalBillie Hicklin, Title I DirectorDr. Marty Hemric, Superintendentmotto:colors:“Green Valley EaglesSoaring to Success!”• PreK-8, 410 students• 47 Staff members• School Distinction with high growth 2008-2009mascot:• School of Distinction or Excellence since theestablishment of the ABC standardsEagles• Positive Behavior Support system/Assistance Team• Highly qualified staff is the greatest contributorto student success• Instruction based on current best practices• Differentiated instruction for EC and AIG programs• Research based instructional strategies including Letterland,Wings, Early Steps,Fundations, Language!, Wilson, Orchard, CRISS strategies, Rosetta Stone• Technology instruction for students and teachers• Monthly grade level planning meetings• Support from community – Read Across America, Fall Festival• Educational Field Trips-Environmental studies, Cultural opportunities• Parental involvement-volunteers, dinner planning meetings• PTO support-financial needs through fundraising, volunteers• Collaboration with Appalachian State University to provide interns, student teachersand tutors for reading program• Afterschool programGreen and Gold7

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsDISTRICT 7 ELEMENTARYCumberland County Schools | Region 45721 Smithfield Road | Wade, NC 28395Renee Collins, PrincipalDon Warren, Assistant PrincipalAllison Violette, Title I DirectorDr. Frank Till, Superintendentmotto:colors:“Expect the Best”Purple and Gold• PreK-5, 286 students• 45 Staff membersmascot:• Differentiated Instruction• 90 –minute literacy block daily• Paideia Seminars/Classical Studies focus• Technology emphasis/SMARTboards in all classrooms• Accelerated Reading and Math Programs• Study Island• Fast ForWord• Research-based professional development for faculty• Instructional Coach for reading and math• Formal and informal assessments are used frequently to monitor individual studentprogress and to inform instruction• Strong parent and community partnerships• Parent workshops• Positive school climateDolphins8

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsEAST ELEMENTARYCleveland County | Region 6600 Cleveland Avenue | Kings Mountain, NC 28086Jennifer Wampler, PrincipalDeborah Corry, Title I DirectorDr. Bruce Boyles, Superintendentmotto:“We do whatever, whenever,and however to makesure our students learn!”• PreK-4, 270 students• 48 Staff members• High quality teachers and staff• Communities in School program• High expectations for ALL students• Use of technology to engage students• Novel units in 3rd and 4th grade• Ongoing two-way communication with parentscolors:mascot:Blue and WhiteMountain Lions9

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IExceptional Student Performance for Two or More YearsROCK RIDGE ELEMENTARYWilson County Schools | Region 36605 Rock Ridge School Road | Wilson, NC 27893Beverly Boyette, PrincipalJennifer Lewis, Assistant PrincipalThomas Evans, Title I DirectorDr. Larry Price, Superintendentmotto:“We Rock at the Ridge”colors:Blue and White• K-6, 600 students• 43 Staff membersmascot:• High expectations for students and staff• Collaborative planning based on theNC Standard Course of Study• Strong parent and community support• Recognition of students for achievement in academics, character, and attendance• Use of technology, including SMART/Interwrite boards• Time management-teaching from bell to bell• Read to Succeed school reading incentive• Data driven instructional planning• Warm and safe learning environmentRaiders11

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IIClosing the Achievement GapGARDNERS ELEMENTARYWilson County | Region 35404 Hwy 42 East | Elm City, NC 27822Pamela Walthall, PrincipalThomas Evans, Title I DirectorDr. Larry Price, Superintendentmotto:colors:“Students First”Baby Blue• K-5 grade, 321 students• 37 staff members• CHAMPS (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, mascot:Participation) – A Proactive and Positive Approach toClassroom Management. (Sprick, Ph.D.)Cubs• School Committees (Leadership Team and CurriculumCommittees to define and address school needs forinstructional improvement); grade level teams for collaborative teaching strategies(committees based on the Professional Learning Community model – Rick Dufour)• Renaissance reward system – School wide recognition program marked by highachievement performance• Academic Olympics (point system based on high performance math, reading, andSocial studies and science)• Mathletes I, II, III – math enrichment provided to all students• Geography Week• Black History Mystery• Science Awareness• Math Bee• Contests (Soil and Water Conservation, Work Zone Safety, etc.)• Battle of the Books Contest• KIDS, Kids Investigating and Discovering Science – Inquiry based, hands-on Instruction/learning• Parent Teacher Organization• Hispanic Awareness Month• Agriscience (Gardners Garden)12

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL NOMINEE, CATEGORY IIClosing the Achievement GapSOUTH END ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRockingham County Schools | Region 51307 South Park Drive | Reidsville, NC 27320Elizabeth Lynch, PrincipalCarol Slinkard, Title I DirectorDr. Rodney Shotwell, Superintendentmotto:“Reach and Teach All Children”colors:Red, White, and Blue• Small flexible grouping of students for literacyand mathematics• Hands on learning and enrichment programsmascot:• Morning Math Madness-Students in all grade levelsBearsstart the morning with skill practice through highinterest games and activities• CASA Meetings – Teacher led meetings that are a collaborative centered onstudent achievement• Use of individual data and progress is assessed and monitored by cooperative group ofteachers that development of strategies to help the student meet achievement goals• Professional Learning Communities focused on staff development to improveinstruction in the areas of literacy, mathematics and science• Analysis of student data and growth through progress monitoring• Community partnerships• 21st Century classrooms designed for the development of 21st Century Learners14

FORMER NATIONAL TITLE I DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS1996Chadburn Elementary, Columbus County1997Sheep-Haney Elementary, Elizabeth City/PasquatankFairplains Elementary, Wilkes County1998J. Glenn Edwards Elementary, Lee CountyBolton Elementary, Winston-Salem/ForsythWoodfin Elementary, Buncombe County1999Baskerville Elementary, Nash-Rocky MountReidsville Intermediate, Rockingham CountyZebulon Elementary, Wake County2000Beech Mountain Elementary, Avery CountyGoldsboro Middle, Wayne CountyHoffman Elementary, Richmond CountyWalnut Elementary, Madison County2001Freedom Trail Elementary, Avery CountyWaccamaw Elementary, Brunswick CountyEast Elementary, Kings Mountain DistrictCarthage Elementary, Moore County2002Arthur W. Edwards Elementary, Craven CountyEnglewood Elementary, Nash-Rocky Mount2003Atlantic Elementary, Carteret County2004Lockhart Elementary, Wake CountyHunter Elementary, Guilford County2005Rutherford College Elementary, Burke CountyW.M. Irvin Elementary, Cabarrus County2006Clearmont Elementary, Yancey CountySaint Stephens Elementary, Catawba County2007A. B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary,Wake CountyEastover Central Elementary, Cumberland County2008Morehead City Primary, Carteret CountyLongview Elementary, Hickory Public Schools16

NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMPENSATORY EDUCATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2009Terry Sledge, President Lyle Shaw, Secretary Thomas Evans, Past PresidentKelly Hales, Vice President Dr. Kay Gresham, Treasurer Kenwood Royal, ParliamentarianDISTRICT REPRESENTATIVESDistrict 1: Chair: Elizabeth Hodges; Co-Chair: Sylvia MizzellDistrict 2: Chair: Sandy Carlaccini; Co-Chair: Pamela WestbrookDistrict 3: Chair: Jean Maness; Co-Chair: Cindy PriceDistrict 4: Chair: Geneva Neerimer; Co-Chair: Dr. Marion BishCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSState LiaisonVacantSpecial RecognitionDeborah CorryThomas EvansNominatingLillian MorganRobbin Boddie-HagginsLegislativeHelen AdamsMary Lee MooreConstitutionAbbott HunsuckerKenwood RoyalGolden CircleHelen AdamsJudy DunlapTime and PlaceDon HarePaula Tillotson-SanhezHistoricalThelma GreenwellBudgetDr. Kay GreshamEx Officio MemberCharlotte Hughes,Title I DirectorProgramTerry SledgeKelly HalesNewsletterBeverly LashleyDistinguished Schools& Good NewsYvette SmithNCDPI RepresentativeYvette Smith17

In compliance with federal law, NC Public Schools administers allstate-operated educational programs, employment activities and admissionswithout discrimination because of race, religion, or national origin, color,age, military service, disability, or gender, except where is appropriate andallowed by law.Inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination issues should be directed to:Dr. Rebecca Garland, Chief Academic OfficerAcademic Services and Instructional Support6301 Mail Service Center :: Raleigh, NC 27699-6301Telephone (919) 807-3435 :: Fax: (919) 807-4065